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what languages do they speak other than spanish

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There are many languages spoken in Guatemala. Spanish, English, and 21 recognized Mayan Languages. Attached are three links that talk about the different Mayan Languages and shows a map of where the different languages are spoken. Source(s): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/mayan_langu...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/guatemala#l...

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Although the official language is Spanish, it is not universally spoken among the indigenous population, nor is it often spoken as a second language; Twenty-one distinct Mayan languages are spoken, especially in rural areas, and Garifuna is spoken by a small number of people on the Caribbean coast. Xinca, a nearly-extinct non-Mayan language, is also indigenous to Guatemala. Twenty-three languages are recognized as National Languages according to DECRETO N脷MERO 19-2003.

The Peace Accords signed in December 1996 provide for the translation of some official documents and voting materials into several indigenous languages (see summary of main substantive accords), and mandate the provision of interpreters in legal cases for non Spanish speakers. The accord also sanctioned the teaching of bilingual education in Spanish and indigenous languages. It is common for indigenous Guatemalans to learn or speak between two to five of the nation's other languages, including Spanish.
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Severals of Mayan Languages.
Hi, my entire family is from guatemala and ive been there several times. Spanish is the main language but there are many different types of dilects that people speak. "los indios" or the indigenous people speak in a sort of native tongue but im not sure of a name.
There are about 22 or 23 languages, other than Spanish spoken in Guatemala. You can find a a list at http://www.almg.org.gt/